There is a “mushroom man” in the village. He grows the most wonderful mushrooms and supplies local outlets. Occasionally, he brings them to the market – usually because they haven’t “performed” to order. 295 more words

I wouldn’t exchange either living in McGregor or being self-employed. Self-employment is feast or famine and sometimes means foregoing leave and/or time out. Not living in a major centre, near an airport, working on projects all over the country, and continuing to honour my commitments to a particular cause in Cape Town, has meant that I have had to learn how to take time out when I can. 213 more words

Little water flowers is the literal translation. The botanical name is Aponogeton distachyos and they are indigenous to the natural freshwater ponds of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. 486 more words